BA (Hons) Professional Golf

In the first year, you will be introduced to general concepts in the golf industry and professional sport.

Core modules are:

• Activity performance and skills acquisition

• Introduction to business

• Introduction to equipment technology for golf

• Introduction to sport and exercise science

• Introduction to sports coaching and leadership

• Professional practice and personal development for the golf industry

You will continue to build on and develop the concepts from year one and begin to evaluate their application in practice. New topics will also be introduced.

Core modules are:

• Applied coaching and leadership 

• Golf equipment and analysis 

• Work placement: team-working and communication

• Event planning and organization

• Retailing

• Principles of sport and exercise psychology

• Event planning and organization

In the third year, academic skills will be further developed alongside practical and industry-specific skill sets.

Core modules are:

• Research skills

• Work placement: industry-specific skills

• Sports and exercise science: a critical analysis

• Developing entrepreneurial effectiveness

• Small business planning

• Design, manage, and evaluate human fitness and physical performance

The honors year is used to deepen your understanding and consolidate the themes carried throughout the program. 

Core modules are:

• Niche professional: a business analysis

• Sports and exercise psychology

• Work placement: professional practice

You will also choose one option module which may include:

• Advanced applications of coaching and instruction

• Legal issues in sport and fitness